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Everyone loves talking about signing guys whose contracts are expiring. But has anyone ever thought about signing guys who were cut by other teams to afford their UFA acquisitions or re-sign players?

 

For example, I read the Packers may have to choose between letting Bryan Bulaga and/or Randall Cobb test the market and cutting Jiulius Peppers. If that happens, most of us will want to get Peppers.

 

Hypothetically speaking, a team could also cut a player so they can trade a pick for Marcedes Lewis and his big contract. Then we can pick up the guy they cut to get two players out of the Lewis trade.

 

Now I am not saying we should expect any of these scenarios or do anything about them. I just think we should consider all options instead of simply "get this free agent" or "trade a pick for that player."

 

Assuming all of these possibilities are realistic (not necessarily for the same players), would you be interested? I certainly would.

Quote:Everyone loves talking about signing guys whose contracts are expiring. But has anyone ever thought about signing guys who were cut by other teams to afford their UFA acquisitions or re-sign players?

 

For example, I read the Packers may have to choose between letting Bryan Bulaga and/or Randall Cobb test the market and cutting Jiulius Peppers. If that happens, most of us will want to get Peppers.

 

Hypothetically speaking, a team could also cut a player so they can trade a pick for Marcedes Lewis and his big contract. Then we can pick up the guy they cut to get two players out of the Lewis trade.

 

Now I am not saying we should expect any of these scenarios or do anything about them. I just think we should consider all options instead of simply "get this free agent" or "trade a pick for that player."

 

Assuming all of these possibilities are realistic (not necessarily for the same players), would you be interested? I certainly would.

What is that for Frailbones?

What's the point in "Assuming all of these possibilities are realistic" when we know that won't be the case?

Quote:Everyone loves talking about signing guys whose contracts are expiring. But has anyone ever thought about signing guys who were cut by other teams to afford their UFA acquisitions or re-sign players?

 

For example, I read the Packers may have to choose between letting Bryan Bulaga and/or Randall Cobb test the market and cutting Jiulius Peppers. If that happens, most of us will want to get Peppers.

 

Hypothetically speaking, a team could also cut a player so they can trade a pick for Marcedes Lewis and his big contract. Then we can pick up the guy they cut to get two players out of the Lewis trade.

 

Now I am not saying we should expect any of these scenarios or do anything about them. I just think we should consider all options instead of simply "get this free agent" or "trade a pick for that player."

 

Assuming all of these possibilities are realistic (not necessarily for the same players), would you be interested? I certainly would.

(Emphasis added)

 

The premise in bold italics is faulty.

 

Even if Peppers became available under those circumstances, I would not want him, and it is doubtful most Jaguars fans would want him.

 

For that matter, the premise that few consider released players is faulty.  Depending on the player, many advocate signing a released player.

It's not realistic. /thread

Quote:What is that for Frailbones?

You start too many pointless threads.... You may be on drugs.

I'm sorry, but it's almost impossible for me to think about JW the same as I used to, without thinking about "that other thread".

Quote:Even if Peppers became available under those circumstances, I would not want him, and it is doubtful most Jaguars fans would want him.

 

For that matter, the premise that few consider released players is faulty.  Depending on the player, many advocate signing a released player.

 

So nobody would want a great DE/OLB who was cut solely for financial reasons?

Meanwhile, at JDub's house

 

Quote:So nobody would want a great DE/OLB who was cut solely for financial reasons?

 

This happens all the time. It used to happen more, bu the CBA changes make it less frequent. The best FA pick up in this scenario for the Jags was Clyde Simmons all those years ago.

Quote:Meanwhile, at JDub's house condo

 

 

Cute picture, but a paw on my hand would only stop me until the cat jumps down.

Even though Julius Peppers will be entering his 14th season in 2015,  he's coming off a strong season.   IMO,  Peppers was the most impactful Defensive Player on the Packers in the 2014 season.  Even more so than Clay Matthews,  which is saying something.     Unless/ until proven otherwise,  I expect Peppers to remain with the Packers for at least one more season.   I hope I'm wrong.

Quote:Even though Julius Peppers will be entering his 14th season in 2015, he's coming off a strong season. IMO, Peppers was the most impactful defensive player on the Packers in the 2014 season. Even more so than Clay Matthews, which is saying something. Unless/until proven otherwise, I expect Peppers to remain with the Packers for at least one more season. I hope I'm wrong.

 

Clay Matthews played inside a lot after playing outside exclusively his entire career. I am sure that had something to do with it.

 

The fact that Julius Peppers had a great season last year is why I said all Jaguars fans would love it if Green Bay cut him. Of course I expect the Packers to restructure his contract to keep their best free agents.

Quote:Clay Matthews played inside a lot after playing outside exclusively his entire career. I am sure that had something to do with it.

 

The fact that Julius Peppers had a great season last year is why I said all Jaguars fans would love it if Green Bay cut him. Of course I expect the Packers to restructure his contract to keep their best free agents.

 

 There's a pretty good chance Julius Peppers will restructure his contract with the Packers.

 

 I expect Julius Peppers and Randall Cobb to be back in Green Bay for 2015.  With Cobb signing a multi-year contract.    I'm still 50-50 on whether the Packers will re-sign Bryan Bulaga.  

Quote: There's a pretty good chance Julius Peppers will restructure his contract with the Packers.

 

 I expect Julius Peppers and Randall Cobb to be back in Green Bay for 2015.  With Cobb signing a multi-year contract.    I'm still 50-50 on whether the Packers will re-sign Bryan Bulaga.  

 

If Bulaga is allowed to leave, I will pray he goes to Jacksonville.

Quote:If Bulaga is allowed to leave, I will pray he goes to Jacksonville.

 

Bryan Bulaga has played his NFL career with the Packers in a Zone Blocking Scheme.   If the Jaguars continuing to heavily be a ZBS team,  considering the team's tremendous salary cap flexibility and the need at RT,   the Jaguars would seem to be a prime contender for Bulaga's services.   Maybe even the favorite to land him.

Quote:Bryan Bulaga has played his NFL career with the Packers in a Zone Blocking Scheme. If the Jaguars continuing to heavily be a ZBS team, considering the team's tremendous salary cap flexibility and the need at RT, the Jaguars would seem to be a prime contender for Bulaga's services. Maybe even the favorite to land him.

 

Gus Bradley said the ZBS is not going away when he fired Jedd Fisch. However it remains to be seen if Greg Olson wants to use it less often than Fisch did. What concerns me is the possibility Bryan Bulaga will want to play for a winner instead of a three-win team.

Quote:Gus Bradley said the ZBS is not going away when he fired Jedd Fisch. However it remains to be seen if Greg Olson wants to use it less often than Fisch did. What concerns me is the possibility Bryan Bulaga will want to play for a winner instead of a three-win team.

 

Bryan Bulaga has a significant history of injuries.   Hence,  if the Jaguars offer him a contract that's noticeably better than what any other team offers him,  I think he will jump at the opportunity to sign with the Jaguars.   This could easily be Bulaga's final opportunity at a big payday.    If the Jaguars brass considers Bulaga a very high priority if he hits the open market as an UFA,   my guess is he will sign with the Jaguars.   The grass field and no state income tax in Florida can only help the Jaguars cause if Bulaga is available.